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Gary Hume Art

British, b. 1962

British artist Gary Hume paints distinctively flat, electrically hued canvases that collectors and viewers easily discern as his work. With strong elements of Pop art, intertwined with abstract and Surrealist elements, he depicts familiar objects and people, often in distorted poses or bearing exaggerated characteristics.

Hume practices focused experimentation. He fully immerses himself into a set of ideas and techniques, creating numerous variations on a theme. After he's satisfied that he's gone as far as with a topic, he moves on to new motifs and materials. In all his work, he invites viewers to contemplate themselves as they ponder a piece. 

Born in Tenterden, England, Hume attended Homewood School, a secondary school that specializes in media and visual arts on top of a standard public education and, in 1988, graduated from Goldsmiths College in London.

In the 1990s, he joined the Young British Artists (YBA), a disparate group of creators including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin, that mostly came out of Goldsmiths, with a mission to propagate the “Cool Britannia” cultural movement.

In his early career, Hume received acclaim for a series of door life-size paintings (and, later, rugs) depicting hospital doors. He soon pivoted to painting animals on aluminum sheets, and followed his fancy into a number of other disparate projects. In 2005, he reprised the door theme with the twist of anthropomorphizing these otherwise still-life subjects and setting them up in pairs to represent lovers.

Hume has shown in numerous exhibitions over the course of his career. Including shows in museums and galleries in Italy, Germany, Austria and Oxford. He was nominated for Britain's Turner Prize in 1996 and won the British Jerwood Prize in 1997. He's since gone on to present at many more exhibitions and win various awards, including his election to the level of Royal Academician in 2001.

Hume currently lives and works between London and New York State, where he continues to explore new projects and produce new and exciting art.

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Artist: Gary Hume
Grey Leaves
Grey Leaves

Grey Leaves

By Gary Hume

Located in New York, NY

Gary Hume Grey Leaves 2004 Screen print in 4 colours with one glaze, printed on 400gsm Somerset Tub Sheet: 28 x 23 inches; 71 x 59 cm Frame: 30 3/8 x 25 1/...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Gary Hume Art

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Screen, Glaze

Pink Nicola, Nicola as an Orchid, Brown, Brown, Silver and Brown
Pink Nicola, Nicola as an Orchid, Brown, Brown, Silver and Brown

Pink Nicola, Nicola as an Orchid, Brown, Brown, Silver and Brown

By Gary Hume

Located in New York, NY

Gary Hume Pink Nicola, Nicola as an Orchid, Brown, Brown, Silver and Brown 2005 Set of three screenprints on silver leaf "Pink Nicola": 49 1/4 x 38 1/8 inches; 125 x 97 cm "Nicola as...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Gary Hume Art

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Silver

Bird with Pink Beak
Bird with Pink Beak

Bird with Pink Beak

By Gary Hume

Located in New York, NY

Gary Hume Bird with Pink Beak 2009 Five-color screenprint on Somerset Satin White paper 17 3/8 x 14 7/8 inches; 44 x 38 cm Edition of 45 Signed, titled, dated, and numbered in graphi...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Gary Hume Art

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Screen

Falling Bear
Falling Bear

Falling Bear

By Gary Hume

Located in New York, NY

Gary Hume Falling Bear 1995 Silkscreen 32 3/4 x 26 inches; 83 x 66 cm Edition of 25 Signed, dated, and numbered in graphite (lower recto) Frame available upon request Available fro...

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1990s Contemporary Gary Hume Art

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Screen

Pinks
Pinks

Pinks

By Gary Hume

Located in New York, NY

Gary Hume Pinks 2002 Silkscreen 17 3/8 x 14 inches; 44 x 36 cm Edition of 45 Signed, titled, dated and numbered in graphite (lower recto) Frame available upon request Available fr...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Gary Hume Art

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Screen

Michael
Michael

Michael

By Gary Hume

Located in New York, NY

Gary Hume Michael 2002 Screenprint 60 1/8 x 30 inches; 153 x 76 cm Edition of 80 Signed, titled, dated, and numbered in graphite (lower recto) Frame available upon request Gary Hume...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Gary Hume Art

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Screen

Snowman
Snowman

Snowman

By Gary Hume

Located in New York, NY

Gary Hume Snowman 2006 18-karat white gold on 20-inch chain with artist’s display stand 16 x 12 x 12 inches; 41 x 30 x 30 cm Edition of 25 Stamped with artist's initials, hallmark, m...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Gary Hume Art

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Metal, Gold

Gary Hume, Misery - Signed Collage, British Contemporary Art, Abstraction
Gary Hume, Misery - Signed Collage, British Contemporary Art, Abstraction

Gary Hume, Misery - Signed Collage, British Contemporary Art, Abstraction

By Gary Hume

Located in Hamburg, DE

Gary Hume (English, born 1962) Misery, 2012 Medium: Collage made of silver paper and acrylic paint on hand made paper Dimensions: 49.8 x 32 cm Edition of 25: Hand-signed, numbered an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Gary Hume Art

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Acrylic, Handmade Paper

One Plate, from The Sister Troop portfolio

One Plate, from The Sister Troop portfolio

By Gary Hume

Located in London, GB

Screenprint in colours with collage on brushed aluminium card, 2009, on Somerset Satin paper, signed in pencil and dated, from edition of 60 (including eight artist's proofs), publis...

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Early 2000s Abstract Gary Hume Art

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Screen

Adult
Adult

Adult

By Gary Hume

Located in New York, NY

Screenprint Edition of 36 Signed and titled in graphite (lower recto) Frame available upon request Available from Matthew Marks Gallery, New York and Los Angeles

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1990s Contemporary Gary Hume Art

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Screen

One Plate, from The Sister Troop portfolio

One Plate, from The Sister Troop portfolio

By Gary Hume

Located in London, GB

Screenprint in colours with collage on brushed aluminium card, 2009, on Somerset Satin paper, signed in pencil and dated, from edition of 60 (including eight artist's proofs), publis...

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Early 2000s Abstract Gary Hume Art

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Screen

Young Turk

Gary HumeYoung Turk, 2012

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Young Turk

By Gary Hume

Located in Boston, MA

Artist: Hume, Gary Title: Young Turk Series: A Series of Linocuts Date: 2012 Medium: Linocut Unframed Dimensions: 52.6875" x 36.375" Framed Dimensions: 60.50" x 44" Si...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Gary Hume Art

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Linocut

One Plate, from The Sister Troop portfolio

One Plate, from The Sister Troop portfolio

By Gary Hume

Located in London, GB

Screenprint in colours with collage on brushed aluminium card, 2009, on Somerset Satin paper, signed in pencil and dated, from edition of 60 (including eight artist's proofs), publis...

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Early 2000s Abstract Gary Hume Art

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Screen

Hospital Door 1 Hand Tufted Hand Spun Wool Edition of 50
Hospital Door 1 Hand Tufted Hand Spun Wool Edition of 50

Hospital Door 1 Hand Tufted Hand Spun Wool Edition of 50

By Gary Hume

Located in Draper, UT

Introducing a stunning piece of art in the form of a rug by renowned artist Gary Hume. This numbered edition of 50 features a beautiful (Yellow) DOOR 1 design, hand tufted with high-...

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2010s Gary Hume Art

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Wool

Pink Red Smoke, Large Original Painting on Aluminum, Signed, 2005
Pink Red Smoke, Large Original Painting on Aluminum, Signed, 2005

Pink Red Smoke, Large Original Painting on Aluminum, Signed, 2005

By Gary Hume

Located in Aventura, FL

Original gloss paint on aluminum. Hand signed, dated and titled on verso by the artist. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity included. All reasonable off...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Gary Hume Art

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Metal

One Plate, from The Sister Troop portfolio

One Plate, from The Sister Troop portfolio

By Gary Hume

Located in London, GB

Screenprint in colours with collage on brushed aluminium card, 2009, on Somerset Satin paper, signed in pencil and dated, from edition of 60 (including eight artist's proofs), publis...

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Early 2000s Abstract Gary Hume Art

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Screen

One Plate, from The Sister Troop portfolio

One Plate, from The Sister Troop portfolio

By Gary Hume

Located in London, GB

Screenprint in colours with collage on brushed aluminium card, 2009, on Somerset Satin paper, signed in pencil and dated, from edition of 60 (including eight artist's proofs), publis...

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Early 2000s Abstract Gary Hume Art

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Screen

One Plate, from The Sister Troop portfolio

One Plate, from The Sister Troop portfolio

By Gary Hume

Located in London, GB

Screenprint in colours with collage on brushed aluminium card, 2009, on Somerset Satin paper, signed in pencil and dated, from edition of 60 (including eight artist's proofs), publis...

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Early 2000s Abstract Gary Hume Art

Materials

Screen

One Plate, from The Sister Troop portfolio

One Plate, from The Sister Troop portfolio

By Gary Hume

Located in London, GB

Screenprint in colours with collage on brushed aluminium card, 2009, on Somerset Satin paper, signed in pencil and dated, from edition of 60 (including eight artist's proofs), publis...

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Early 2000s Abstract Gary Hume Art

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Screen

One Plate, from The Sister Troop portfolio

One Plate, from The Sister Troop portfolio

By Gary Hume

Located in London, GB

Screenprint in colours with collage on brushed aluminium card, 2009, on Somerset Satin paper, signed in pencil and dated, from edition of 60 (including eight artist's proofs), publis...

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Early 2000s Abstract Gary Hume Art

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Screen

One Plate, from The Sister Troop portfolio

One Plate, from The Sister Troop portfolio

By Gary Hume

Located in London, GB

Screenprint in colours with collage on brushed aluminium card, 2009, on Somerset Satin paper, signed in pencil and dated, from edition of 60 (including eight artist's proofs), publis...

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Early 2000s Abstract Gary Hume Art

Materials

Screen

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Grey Leaves
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Gary HumeGrey Leaves, 2004

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Hospital Door 5 Hand Tufted Hand Spun Wool Edition of 50

Hospital Door 5 Hand Tufted Hand Spun Wool Edition of 50

By Gary Hume

Located in Draper, UT

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Bird with Pink Beak

Gary HumeBird with Pink Beak, 2009

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Located in New York, NY

Gary Hume Bird with Pink Beak 2009 Five-color screenprint on Somerset Satin White paper 17 3/8 x 14 7/8 inches; 44 x 38 cm Edition of 45 Signed, titled, dated, and numbered in graphi...

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Paradise Four

Gary HumeParadise Four, 2012

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Paradise Four

By Gary Hume

Located in New York, NY

2012, linocut, 50 3/8 x 36 3/4 inches, edition of 56, signed, titled and dated by the artist on the front, numbered on the reverse

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2010s Gary Hume Art

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Magda

Gary HumeMagda, 2012

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Magda

By Gary Hume

Located in Boston, MA

Artist: Hume, Gary Title: Magda Series: A Series of Linocuts Date: 2012 Medium: Linocut Unframed Dimensions: 52.75" x 36.625" Framed Dimensions: 60.50" x 44" Signature...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Gary Hume Art

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Paradise Printing Five

Paradise Printing Five

By Gary Hume

Located in Boston, MA

Artist: Hume, Gary Title: Paradise Printing Five Series: A Series of Linocuts Date: 2012 Medium: Linocut Unframed Dimensions: 52.75" x 36.625" Framed Dimensions: 58" x ...

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Paradise Five

Gary HumeParadise Five, 2012

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Located in New York, NY

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2012, linocut, 50 3/8 x 36 3/4 inches, edition of 56

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Find a wide variety of authentic Gary Hume art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, green, red and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Gary Hume in linocut, screen print, paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Gary Hume art, so small editions measuring 12 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Rosie Emerson, Leon Ferrari, and Paula Rego. Gary Hume art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,000 and tops out at $50,000, while the average work can sell for $6,000.